Tripod, Heavy Duty Alt-Azimuth - 93607

  DESCRIPTION The Celestron Heavy-Duty Alt-Azimuth Tripod is really useful when you want to do hand’s-free viewing through giant binoculars or a spotting scope.  It is also a nice match for small to medium-sized telescopes, like the Celestron C90 or C5. The aluminum legs of the Celestron Heavy-Duty Alt-Az Tripod are fully adjustable to best match the height you require. Minimum height is 32 inches, and the maximum extended height is 45 inches.  A center brace stabilizes the legs in place when the tripod is open, and a metal accessory tray is fitted to the center of the brace, or spreader bars, allowing you to store a few accessories close at hand. The alt-azimuth tripod head is made of metal and is controlled in two ways.  To make large adjustments in altitude, simply grab the mount and move it to the desired location.  A friction clutch installed in the head will hold it in position.  Large movements in azimuth can be achieved by loosening the azimuth lock and then manually moving the